Closing the disability and employment gap: a case study report

Author:
VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILITY GROUP
Publisher:
Voluntary Organisations Disability Group
Publication year:
2016
Pagination:
20
Place of publication:
London

In response to the recent green paper on work, health and disability, this report outlines some practical solutions to closing the disability employment gap. It highlights why it is important that action is taken now and the looks at the challenges that could undermine these aims. These include austerity measures and changes to specialist employment policy. The report then presents three brief examples of successful employment and training schemes delivered by specialist disability organisations. They cover the areas of: supported employment schemes and social enterprise; disability organisations leading by example and employing disabled people; and supported internships and specialist further education. The report includes recommendations for government, employers and care providers to boost employment for working-age disabled people. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
disabilities, employment, case studies, recruitment, good practice, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, visual impairment;
Content type:
practice example
Location(s):
United Kingdom
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